Salomon Skiing Xwave 8.0 Boots - Women's Ladies

Salomon Skiing Xwave 8.0 Boots - Women's Ladies 

DESCRIPTION

For advanced women skiers who are looking to freeride, X-Wave 8.0 delivers precise transmission to ski all day. Chassis profile has been optimized to reinforce transmission and sensations, plus reduce weight to provide precise steering. Raised foot position increases power and maximizes edge angles. Come with custom insoles for a personal fit. Buckle teeth provide personalized adjustment to accommodate the volume of the lower leg. Three-dimensional buckle gives a personalized foot hold; micrometric buckles with first-tooth catch for easy closing. Carbon arm reinforces rear support without stiffening the flex. Rigid cuff insert improves lateral transmission and allows a softer front cuff to improve leg envelopment. Soft material over the instep improves leg envelopment and allows an easy step in. Spoiler height is adjustable to the shape and size of leg. Bi-material cuffs encourage progressive flex. Woman's specific fit features a heel wedge and shock-absorbing heel for improved comfort.

USER REVIEWS

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[Jan 08, 2002]
pixyblue
Skier

Strength:

None

(Note: I''m not a BackCountry Skier, I''m an Advanced Alpine Skier, but I wasn''t offered that choice.) This would''ve probably been a great boot if my right shin hadn''t taken a pounding in past activities. It fit my feet perfectly and felt great in that respect, but the Salomon boots (with the exception of the Verse soft) are just too brutal on my shins. Maybe if I was still 20 instead of 20 X 2... I didn''t get to ski in this pair of boots, but they felt like they would have been good responsive performers. I''ve heard that they can also be comfortable if one has the patience to break them in. I didn''t want to spend a half dozen ski trips hurting and miserable waiting for that to happen.

Customer Service

The shop was ace on service and very nice about the return.

Similar Products Used:

I hadn''t skied in 25 years before this season - you don''t wanna know! ;-)

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
4
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